Botani Nobleza Moscatel 2023 (750ml) *

Moscatel is a grape most people associate with sweetness, which makes a bone-dry version a small revelation. This one comes from Botani in Andalucia, drawn from a single parcel in Navarrate that was planted back in 1924. The 2023 vintage is a dry white that keeps all the grape's aromatic generosity while letting acidity, not sugar, carry the finish.

The perfume arrives first, exotic and floral, with a lift of mint and a honeyed lemon note that sets the tone. On the palate it turns clean and crisp, medium-bodied, with bright acidity that stays woven into the wine rather than sticking out. Balance is the word that fits best here, and the length is genuinely impressive.